I Ain't Got No Home

Woody Guthrie's song "I Ain't Got No Home" is a poignant reflection on the struggles of the working class during the Great Depression. Guthrie, known for his folk music that often highlighted social issues, uses this song to give voice to the disenfranchised and displaced individuals who were left homeless and hopeless in a world that seemed to favor the wealthy. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a wandering worker, constantly on the move, unable to find a place to call home due to economic hardship and systemic oppression.

The song begins with the narrator describing his rootless existence, moving from town to town, only to be met with hostility from the authorities. This sense of displacement is further emphasized by the mention of his siblings, who are also stranded on a